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Parsees, followers of Zoroastrianism, practice a unique form of burial known as "sky burial." They place their deceased in a Dakhma, or Tower of Silence, where the bodies are exposed to the elements and scavenging birds, allowing for natural decomposition. This practice reflects their beliefs about purity and the sanctity of fire and earth, as they avoid contaminating these elements with the dead. Once the bodies are consumed by vultures, the remaining bones are typically buried in a pit within the tower.
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Who emigrated from Persia tp India in the 8th century?
It was the Zoroastrians that migrated from Persia to India during the 8th century. They did this to get away from religious persecution by the Muslims.
What is holy book of parsees?
olamba
What has the author S H Jhabvala written?
S. H. Jhabvala has written: 'A brief history of Parsees' -- subject(s): Parsees
Who are the Parsees and where are they located today?
kurds; northern Iraq
Where in India do parsees live?
in mumbai m\inly
Who emigrated from Persia to India in the 8th centuries?
parsees
Who emigrated from Persia to India the 8th century?
parsees
What is parsees?
They are descendants of Zoroastrians who fled to India from Muslim persecution during the 7/8th centuries
Which religion traces its origin to the Persian empire?
Today's Parsees, who follow the Zoroastrian religion of its founder Zarathustra.
Who was Zoroaster during the Persian Empire?
He was a religious leader who preached Ahura Mazda - the origins of today's Zoroastrians/Parsees.
What has the author Nanabhoy F Mama written?
Nanabhoy F. Mama has written: 'A Mazdaznan mystic' -- subject(s): Biography, Zoroastrians, Parsees
What zoroastrian sects are there?
Zoroastrianism primarily has two major sects: the Parsees and the Zarathushtis. Parsees, who primarily reside in India, are descendants of Zoroastrians who fled Persia to escape religious persecution. Zarathushtis, on the other hand, are those who remain in Iran and continue to practice the religion in its traditional context. Additionally, there are smaller communities and variations in practice, but these two sects represent the main branches of contemporary Zoroastrianism.
